You Won't Believe What Happened When I Quit My Job to Freelance

When it comes to quitting your job to freelance, everyone’s story is unique. This is my personal experience and a behind-the-scenes look at quitting my career to become an outdoor writer and content creator. Fun fact: I really didn’t realize that I had put myself in the same position and that’s what drove me to quit freelance writing until I actually wrote this script. This story is ever-evolving and dear to my heart. I chat about a lot of things in my newsletter, including what it’s like behind the scenes. So many people put on a good face online, but I’m here to dismantle that. ✨ You can sign up for my FREE newsletter here (I send emails 2x per month): https://bit.ly/outdoornewsletter ✨ Follow me… Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Aforestfox/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megintheforest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megintheforest/ For the latest local info about the best outdoor hot spots in Colorado (including places you’ve never heard of before), head on over to www.foxintheforest.net. My Favorite Gear OR Astroman Sun Hoodie: https://alnk.to/fSiBG9O Skratch Labs Hydration Electrolyte powder: https://amzn.to/3FIFQZn REI Flash 22 Hiking Pack: https://rei.pxf.io/JKvVaq REI Cork-Grip Hiking Poles: https://rei.pxf.io/POvVZe Freshette Pee Funnel: https://rei.pxf.io/e15EGO Kula Cloth Pee Rag: https://alnk.to/5Q7pLD5 Garmin inReach Mini: https://rei.pxf.io/JKvV0q Gerber Dime Multi-Tool: https://rei.pxf.io/zx5b3r Duece of Spades Toilet Trowel: https://alnk.to/2Qyx6dv Nitecore NU25 400 Lumen Rechargeable Headlamp: https://alnk.to/bEkq8CG SOL emergency bivvy sack: https://rei.pxf.io/7a9Oq3 More incredible gear I love: https://www.amazon.com/shop/megintheforest NOTE These are affiliate links. Meaning I get a small kickback from every purchase, no matter the purchase, at no additional cost to you. This is a small way you can show support for my channel and it means a lot, so thank you! ✨ About the Photos and Video: Transparency is important to me when it comes to photography. There is Instagram and there is reality. And you should be inspired by BOTH. I intentionally use photos and videos that have been edited for color and lighting, and ones that haven’t. All the photos and videos you see were taken by me. I rarely edit other people out of photos (and I would make a note here if I did!). #outdoorvlog #hikingvlog #freelancevlog #outdoorwriter #adventurevlog #adventurevlogging #outdoorfreelancer ✨ Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:13 - Being an architect is a miserable career 00:25 - Saving to quit your job to freelance 00:47 - Can you quit your job to freelance with no experience? 01:12 - The reality of being a freelance writer for the outdoors 01:55 - Riding out instability as a freelancer 02:40 - Can you make a living blogging? 02:59 - Pivoting as a freelancer 03:21 - Is freelancing worth it? 04:06 - Am I still freelancing and blogging?